UK boy's name
Megh
A Sanskrit name meaning cloud or sky.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2017. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Megh is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Megh popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2017 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4812, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 4 births.
This profile covers 10 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2010 to 2017. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 10 living people in the UK are called Megh. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2018 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Megh ranked #4812 for boys in England and Wales in 2017, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 4 boys were registered as Megh.
- • About 10 living people in the UK are estimated to have Megh as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4812
2017
Births in 2017
3
Latest year
Peak year
2010
4 births
Estimated living
10
2026
Meaning
What does Megh mean?
The name Megh originates from the Sanskrit language and is found in ancient Hindu texts dating back to the Vedic period (c. 1500–500 BCE). It is derived from the Sanskrit word "megha," which means "cloud" or "rain." The name Megh is prevalent in various parts of India, particularly in the northern and western regions.
In Hindu mythology, Megh is mentioned as one of the names of the deity Indra, the king of the devas (gods) and the lord of rain, thunder, and storms. The name is also associated with the Rig Veda, one of the oldest sacred texts of Hinduism, where it is used to personify clouds and rain.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Megh can be found in the Mahabharata, the ancient Indian epic from the 8th or 9th century BCE. In the text, Megh is mentioned as the name of a warrior who fought alongside the Pandava prince Arjuna.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Megh. One of the most famous was Megh Nath Saha (1893-1956), an Indian astrophysicist and the first science Director of the Damodar Valley Corporation. His contributions to the field of astrophysics and the study of thermal ionization earned him international recognition.
Another prominent figure with the name Megh was Megh Raj Suri (1713-1778), a renowned Jain scholar and author from Rajasthan, India. He wrote several influential works on Jain philosophy and literature, including the "Megh Doot," a classic Sanskrit poem.
In the realm of literature, Megh Kalyanpur (1876-1947) was a prominent Gujarati poet and writer from India. He is best known for his collection of poems titled "Megh Mala," which explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality.
Megh Nath Saran (1885-1971) was an Indian civil servant and diplomat who served as the first Indian High Commissioner to Pakistan after the partition of India in 1947. He played a crucial role in establishing diplomatic relations between the two nations.
Megh Singh Adhikari (1920-1998) was a Nepalese politician and freedom fighter who served as the Prime Minister of Nepal from 1994 to 1995. He was instrumental in the country's transition from an absolute monarchy to a constitutional monarchy.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Megh over time
The chart below shows babies named Megh registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2010 to 2017. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Megh, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2017, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Megh by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Megh was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4441 | 10 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Megh
- Matthew 80,931
- Mohammed 74,321
- Muhammad 72,235
- Max 59,807
- Michael 47,075
- Mason 38,935
- Mohammad 25,910
- Morgan 15,994
- Muhammed 11,527
- Mark 11,336
- Marcus 11,257
- Maxwell 10,006
FAQ
Megh: questions and answers
How popular is the name Megh in the UK right now?
In 2017, Megh was ranked #4812 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Megh most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 4 babies registered as Megh in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Megh?
A Sanskrit name meaning cloud or sky.
How many people are called Megh in the UK?
A total of 10 babies have been registered as Megh across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.